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2 women killed, 19 hospitalized after explosion at Pennsylvania nursing home
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Two women – a staff member and a resident – were killed and at least 19 people remain hospitalized after an explosion and partial building collapse at a senior living facility in Bristol, Pennsylvania, police said, clarifying earlier reports of a possible third death.
Bristol Township police Wednesday said the two women were the only confirmed fatalities. Authorities had initially reported a third possible death, but said that patient was resuscitated at the hospital.
Twenty people were transported to area hospitals following the explosion. Police said 19 people remained hospitalized, including one person listed in critical condition.
Officials said emergency crews responded to reports of an explosion at the Silver Lake Nursing Home on Tower Road at about 2:15 p.m. Tuesday.
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An explosion occurred at a nursing home in Pennsylvania on Tuesday. (KYW via NNS)
Fire officials said crews arrived within minutes and found significant structural damage, with parts of the first floor collapsing into the basement, trapping residents inside.
Firefighters and emergency medical crews from multiple jurisdictions went into rescue mode, pulling residents out through doors, windows, stairwells and an elevator shaft.
While crews were on site, PECO said, an explosion occurred at the facility. Immediately after the explosion, crews shut off the natural gas and electric service to the facility to ensure the safety of the first responders and local residents.
The company added that it is unknown if PECO equipment or natural gas, was involved in the incident.
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An explosion occurred at a nursing home in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, Dec. 23. (KYW via NNS)
Fox News Digital has reached out to PECO for additional information.
Those who were rescued were handed off to police officers from nearby municipalities.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said one police officer threw two people over his shoulders and ran them to safety.
“Oftentimes in our communities, we don’t appreciate that type of heroism, and that is what was on display here in Bucks County today,” the governor said.
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Officials also said two people were rescued from the actual collapsed structure in the basement.
At one point, emergency crews detected a heavy odor of gas, and they quickly got everyone out that they could find. Within about 30 seconds of exiting the building, there was a second explosion and fire, which fire crews were able to keep in check and prevent from spreading.
Still, local residents came out of their homes and offered to help emergency crews, which Shapiro praised.
“Look, I think this is the Pennsylvania way: neighbors helping neighbors in a moment of need,” he said. “You saw that here in Bristol. You saw that here in Bucks County. This is how we do this.”
First responders work the scene of an explosion and fire at Bristol Health & Rehab Center, Tuesday, in Bristol, Pa. (Monica Herndon/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP)
State Rep. Tina Davis said earlier in the day that she is closely monitoring the situation and urged the public to avoid the area as emergency crews respond to the reported explosion and fire at the Silver Lake Nursing Home.
“I am deeply concerned by the reports of an explosion and fire at the Silver Lake Nursing Home in Bristol Township,” she said. “My thoughts are with the residents, their families, and the staff during this frightening situation. I am closely monitoring developments and remain in contact with local officials and first responders as they work to ensure everyone’s safety. I urge the public to avoid the area, so emergency crews can do their jobs.”
Emergency personnel work at the scene of an explosion and fire at Bristol Health & Rehab Center, Tuesday, in Bristol, Pa. (Monica Herndon/The Philadelphia Inquirer)
State Rep. Tina Davis said earlier in the day that she is closely monitoring the situation and urged the public to avoid the area as emergency crews respond to the reported explosion and fire at the Silver Lake Nursing Home.
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“I am deeply concerned by the reports of an explosion and fire at the Silver Lake Nursing Home in Bristol Township,” she said. “My thoughts are with the residents, their families, and the staff during this frightening situation. I am closely monitoring developments and remain in contact with local officials and first responders as they work to ensure everyone’s safety. I urge the public to avoid the area, so emergency crews can do their jobs.”
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Boston, MA
Duck parades, outdoor drinking, and Gronk in a kilt. Here’s how Friday’s World Cup festivities unfolded. – The Boston Globe
Despite concerns about transportation and crowd management, the region’s biggest World Cup day yet appeared to unfold largely without major problems.
Morocco fans, many of whom celebrated on Shirley Avenue in Revere, rejoiced after their win against Scotland.
“We’re going to go very far in this World Cup,” predicted David Lalou, a Moroccan fan from Casablanca who saw the game live.
Here’s how Friday’s festivities unfolded.
The drinks continued flowing
Mayor Michelle Wu announced Thursday that in two zones in the city – the Temple Place Social District and the Union-Marshall Street district – it would be legal for patrons to consume alcohol outdoors.
The measure took effect Friday, and by game time the two zones had quickly become lively block parties, complete with live music and hearty Scottish accents.
Zachary Lobel, 22, of Newton, and Ruairidh Davidson, 24, of Inverness, Scotland, independently brought their bagpipes to Union Street. The pair found each other, and a crowd of people gathered to watch them play.
George Comeau, a senior event manager with the Downtown Boston Alliance, organized the outdoor alcohol consumption zone on Temple Place. He estimated at 6:30 p.m. that 4,000 fans were watching the Scotland-Morocco game from the party there.
On the Common, a free watch party attracted fans of every competing team.
Stan Abraham, 38, of Jamaica Plain, came with friends to support Haiti in its match against Brazil.
“I just got to be around my people, around the energy,” he said.

Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey, who is up for reelection this year, shook hands and posed for pictures with gleeful Scottish fans outside The Dubliner, the popular Government Center bar.
“I would’ve said it was impossible to drink Boston dry, but clearly [the Scots] are here and they are testing the capacity of the city to serve them,” Markey said. “It’s just a happy week.”

In the Boston Public Market, which extended its hours for FIFA Fan Fest, thirsty Scottish fans did just that, lining up through the narrow Boston Beer Alley, their arms filled with as much alcohol as they could carry.
“I don’t think we’ll last all night,” said owner Dawa Sangpo.
Also in the Public Market were Moroccan fans, many of whom frequented Mo’Rockin Fusion, a fast-casual restaurant where the food is inspired by owner Morad Bouzidi’s childhood in Morocco.
“It’s 100 percent the Moroccan experience,” Bouzidi said.
Yes, the World Cup is in Boston, but, like, not actually in Boston.
As was the case before last week’s game, South Station was packed, but some fans reported an easier commuting experience this time and Globe reporters observed a quick-moving queue.
“I had a pretty smooth experience,” said James Pennie, who is visiting from Vancouver but is originally from Scotland.
Near 3 p.m., as a final few fans jogged through the queue to enter South Station, MBTA employees yelled out encouragement.
“No Scotland, no party!” they said.
Richard Sullivan, the Transit Police superintendent, said the fans were “a very orderly crew.” The MBTA sold over 19,000 tickets to and from Foxborough as of 3 p.m. Friday.
“The queues were very minimal,” said Phil Eng, the MBTA’s general manager. “We got everyone through.”
But not everyone took the commuter rail. A Globe photographer witnessed a convoy of 12 school buses, packed to the brim with Scottish fans, pulling into South Bay to pick up online alcohol orders, before going on to Foxborough.
A duck ? Leading a parade? And what was that about Gronk?
Patriots legends Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman appeared on Fox’s pregame show wearing kilts, accompanied by a man playing bagpipes.
Edelman and Gronkowski applauded the Scots’ drinking prowess after they drank some Boston bars out of beer over the last week.
“The last time it happened was after we won the Super Bowl in 2015 against the Seattle Seahawks,” quipped Gronkowski.
And in Providence, a famous duck named Dawn led Scottish fans on a very orderly march. In a video shared on Dawn’s Tiktok page, the little creatures waddles forwards, a small Scottish flag on its back, while leagues of kilted men with bagpipes march behind it.
Jessica Rinaldi, Omar Mohammed, and Amin Touri of the Globe staff contributed to this report. Globe correspondents Ariela Lopez, Aayushi Datta, Lauren Albano, Audrey Tomlin, Jaden Perry, and Emily Spatz also contributed.
Truman Dickerson can be reached at truman.dickerson@globe.com.
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Connecticut
Diesel fuel spill shuts two lanes on I-91 north in Wethersfield
WETHERSFIELD, Conn. (WFSB) – A tractor trailer’s diesel fuel saddle tank ruptured on I-91 north between exits 25 and 27, state police said.
Approximately 25 to 30 gallons of fuel was released to the road surface, according to the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. No ground soil or waterways were involved, DEEP said.
The two right lanes were closed, according to the state Department of Transportation.
No other vehicles were involved and no injuries were reported, state police said.
Wethersfield Fire Department solidified the diesel fuel on the ground surface with Speedy Dry, DEEP said. An environmental cleanup contractor was en route for cleanup.
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